Herman Miller Aeron Chair

patch29 · July 27, 2005

Does anyone use a Herman Miller Aeron Chair? My chair is old and not very user friendly. I am looking to get something that is better for sitting and working on the computer all day long. I know they are expensive, but over time and considering the hours it will be used, then it is not too bad.

So if you have one or work in one, do you notice a huge difference between it and other office chairs? Is it cooler to sit in over the course of the day due to its mesh structure? What do you like or not like about it? :ear

Andy · July 27, 2005

patch29 wrote:

Does anyone use a Herman Miller Aeron Chair? My chair is old and not very user friendly. I am looking to get something that is better for sitting and working on the computer all day long. I know they are expensive, but over time and considering the hours it will be used, then it is not too bad.

So if you have one or work in one, do you notice a huge difference between it and other office chairs? Is it cooler to sit in over the course of the day due to its mesh structure? What do you like or not like about it?

i use one and highly recommend it. i've had two back surgeries, and so my chair is important to me... great support, customizability, breathability, etc.

i'm sitting in it here, and the guest chairs are some excellent knock-offs, i got from a guy in florida (bought two dozen of them...)

buy from here and tell them you want 10% off. use my name as a referral client

DJ-S1 · July 27, 2005

I have one in my office, it's very comfortable and adjustable. Just be aware that some models have more adjustability than others. For example, the seat tilt can be adjusted on some models, but not on mine.

Phil U. · July 27, 2005

andy wrote:

i'm sitting in it here, and the guest chairs are some excellent knock-offs, i got from a guy in florida (bought two dozen of them...)

I have one of the knock-offs at home - I like it quite a bit. I've also had 2 back surgeries and am about ready for another. This chair works for me.

ian408 · July 28, 2005

The come in three different sizes. Small, Medium and Large.

Reasonably comfy. Adjustable and unlike most ergo chairs, if you want to
lean back, you can

I should add, that you can pick them up used fairly cheap. But beware.
When they go, it's usually the base that craps out.

Ian

Andy · November 4, 2005

aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh

ordered yesterday, arrived today - now I'm sittin' in Herman Miller bliss in the digital darkroom, too.

DavidTO · November 4, 2005

I got the Mirra. Also by Herman Miller. Similar, but cheaper. Some things about it I like more, some less.

patch29 · November 4, 2005

andy wrote:

I'm sittin' in Herman Miller bliss in the digital darkroom, too.

:pissed

call me in a week, when you tire of it

Andy · November 4, 2005

DavidTO wrote:

I got the Mirra. Also by Herman Miller. Similar, but cheaper. Some things about it I like more, some less.

I thought about the Mirra, but it's to L.A. for me

DavidTO · November 4, 2005

andy wrote:

I thought about the Mirra, but it's to L.A. for me

Yeah, it comes in all those funky colors. I got black.

rutt · November 4, 2005

If you are tall or have long femurs, the standard size one isn't so great. I've heard there is a large sized one, but I've never sat in one. I had one at SGI that was standard and I ended up rejecting it. Less tall people loved it.

Andy · November 4, 2005

rutt wrote:

If you are tall or have long femurs, the standard size one isn't so great. I've heard there is a large sized one, but I've never sat in one. I had one at SGI that was standard and I ended up rejecting it. Less tall people loved it.

Use the sizing chart on their website. It's very accurate. I'm tall, 6' 2" and so I'm using a size C and it's oh so comfy

lynnesite · November 5, 2005

I went through a bunch of cheap chairs, love my Aeron, but if I was buying one now I'd buy a Mirra. Self-adjusting.

Wanna know how to check an Aeron for size? Hand under the edge at the top of the back, there's either one two or three bumps. A-B-C with C the biggest.

I have a B though A would be the right size, I like to sit Indian-style sometimes. The ventilated/mesh is the BEST!

Andy · November 6, 2005

I have a $50 coupon good (on amount over $150) at officedesigns.com if anyone needs it just holler. They have all sorts of stuff there.

patch29 · January 7, 2007

I was lucky enough to be completely surprised this Christmas. A friend of mine found a very nice used Aeron chair, with leather armrests too. I have had it about ten days now and I really am enjoying it and wonder why I did not buy one sooner. I guess there was that sticker shock I could not get around. My only difficulty is undoing the setup I had created to compensate for my old chairs un-ergonomic ways. So far it is a lot better and much cooler to sit it, hopefully summer will be more comfortable this year.

Andy · January 7, 2007

patch29 wrote:

and wonder why I did not buy one sooner.

Hmmm because you didn't LISTEN to me?

patch29 · January 7, 2007

Andy wrote:

Hmmm because you didn't LISTEN to me?

Even with 10% off they are still really expensive. :yikes

Andy · January 7, 2007

patch29 wrote:

Even with 10% off they are still really expensive. :yikes

Yes, but this butt is worth it.

colourbox · January 7, 2007

I used an Aeron at my old job and thought it was good. But I am a smaller guy and I think the size they had was one size up from what I really needed. Now I have a Freedom Chair in front of my computer and man, I love it. I look forward to sitting in it and then I don't want to get up. I have the model without the headrest.

Fred Maurer · January 7, 2007

Great question for this crowd! I went shopping 8 or 9 years and thought the Steelcase Criterion fit me better then the Herman Miller chairs. It also is indestructible! Sent it in for a checkup 2 years ago, no charge! None of these chairs are cheap, but your back and a lifetime warranty is worth it.
You really have to try these chairs "on" before you buy!
http://store.steelcase.com/articles.asp?id=124
Fred

Awais Yaqub · January 7, 2007

What a chair !!!

thebigsky · January 7, 2007

I bought one of these chairs recently, it was very expensive but I decided the health of my back was worth it, my daughter likes it as well:-

Charlie

lynnesite · January 7, 2007

thebigsky wrote:

I bought one of these chairs recently, it was very expensive but I decided the health of my back was worth it, my daughter likes it as well:-

Charlie

It's super great in high heat, that was my biggest peeve about the other chairs I used. Tried a Mirra the other day and didn't like it as much as the Aeron. Your daughter is adorable!

ian408 · January 8, 2007

You used to be able to get Aeron's on eBay for dirt cheap. It was THE way
to tell which high tech companies would fail at one time

kdog · January 8, 2007

Good thread -- I need a new chair.

Fred Maurer wrote:

Great question for this crowd! I went shopping 8 or 9 years and thought the Steelcase Criterion fit me better then the Herman Miller chairs. It also is indestructible! Sent it in for a checkup 2 years ago, no charge! None of these chairs are cheap, but your back and a lifetime warranty is worth it.
You really have to try these chairs "on" before you buy!
http://store.steelcase.com/articles.asp?id=124
Fred

This chair appears to have the best armrests. Even the tilt looks to be adjustable, which is something that the Herman Millers don't appear to have. I think tilt is important to be able to set up things so that your forearms are completely and evenly support as close to your mouse and keyboard as possible. On the other hand, I like the mesh fabric of the Herman Miller. What to do....

Cheers,
-joel

saurora · January 8, 2007

thebigsky wrote:

I bought one of these chairs recently, it was very expensive but I decided the health of my back was worth it, my daughter likes it as well:-

Charlie

How cute is she! And what a Smug Mug!!!

JimM · January 17, 2007

Picked up mine last week!!!

I love it!

BTW, got it locally used for $400. I think that is a pretty good rate.

Grin · May 22, 2010

i am using this and always recommend Aeron Chair for office or personal use.my chair is from http://www.aeron-chair.org/ i am using it from 4 years..u really have to try this.

Awais Yaqub · May 22, 2010

I finally got a some what similar chair... much comfortable

neda_zzz01 · May 22, 2010

Ive one at my work, it's very good

DavidTO · May 23, 2010

Hag Capisco FTW.

Herman Miller Aeron Chair

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